Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer

Name: Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer
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SKU: 9780571361694
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The Guitarist Who Changed the Sound of American Music

By Philip Watson

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_Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer_ by Philip Watson is a compelling biography that explores the life and career of the iconic and influential jazz guitarist Bill Frisell. The book delves into Frisell's artistic journey, unraveling his contributions to music and his creative process, backed by exclusive interviews and insights into the musician's personal and professional worlds. It's a captivating portrait of an artist whose work transcends genres, inspiring a deeper understanding of his impact on the music landscape.
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This biography may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the life and artistry of innovative musicians. It offers an insightful exploration into the world of a celebrated guitarist, providing an intimate look at his creative journey and influence in the world of jazz and beyond. If you appreciate detailed, engaging accounts of artistic evolution, this book could captivate your interest.

Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer

The definitive biography of guitar icon and GrammyAward-winning artist, Bill Frisell, featuring exclusiveinterviews with Paul Simon, Bon Iver and more.

The definitive biography of groundbreaking, Grammy Award-winning guitarist Bill Frisell.

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Frisell plays guitar like Miles Davis played trumpet. -NEW YORKER

Over a period of forty-five years, Bill Frisell has established himself as one of the most innovative musicians at work today. A quietly revolutionary guitar hero for our genre-blurring times, he has synthesised many disparate musical elements— from jazz to pop, folk to film music, ambient to avant-garde, country to classical—into one compellingly singular sound. Described as 'the favourite guitarist of many people who agree on little else in music', Frisell connects to a diverse range of artists and admirers, including Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, and Bon Iver.

Everybody loves Bill Frisell. Through unprecedented access, and interviews with his close family, friends and collaborators, Philip Watson tells the story of why in Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer.

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Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer by Philip Watson is praised for its profound exploration of Frisell's musical genius and innovative approach to guitar playing. Critics highlight the depth of insight into both his creative process and the unique sound that draws parallel comparisons to legendary musicians like Miles Davis. The biography is celebrated for shedding light on Frisell's contributions to contemporary music and his lasting impact on the art form.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571361694

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 486g

Pages: 560

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Philip Watson

About the Author

Philip Watson was deputy editor at GQ and editor-at-large at Esquire, and has appeared on radio and television in the UK and Ireland. His in-depth features have appeared in the Telegraph Magazine, Guardian, Sunday Times, Observer, Irish Times, London Evening Standard and The Wire, and he has interviewed icons such as Nick Cave, Gil Scott-Heron, Elvis Costello, D'Angelo and many others. Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer is his first book.